To deal with a meddlesome squirrel stealing seed from his garden’s bird feeder, the wife of YouTube user Robert Krampf slathered Vaseline on the pole supporting the feeder. The result: A squirrel’s profound existential crisis. »8/20/14 5:21pm 8/20/14 5:21pm

DIY site Instructables highlights an inexpensive method for breathing new life into those old, scratched CDs you're still clinging to. Their solution: a dab of Vaseline or any type of petroleum jelly. »4/06/10 3:00pm 4/06/10 3:00pm